Humidity Control Calculator
Calculate humidifier or dehumidifier capacity needed to reach target relative humidity in your grow room.
Inputs
Results
Moisture Removal/Addition
1.1 pints/day
Device Needed
Dehumidifier
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your grow room volume in cubic feet (Length × Width × Height) and measure the current relative humidity (%).
- Enter your target relative humidity — vegetative stage typically 60–70%, flowering stage 40–50%.
- Enter the room temperature in °F — warmer air holds more moisture, affecting device sizing.
- Review the Moisture Removal/Addition (pints/day) and Device Needed (humidifier or dehumidifier) outputs.
- Use Est. Run Time (hrs/day) and Monthly Cost to size and budget the humidity control equipment.
How the result changes with Current Relative Humidity
| Current Relative Humidity | Moisture Removal/Addition | Device Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 pints/day | Humidifier |
| 35 | 1.1 pints/day | Humidifier |
| 65 | 1.1 pints/day | Dehumidifier |
| 90 | 3 pints/day | Dehumidifier |
What each input means
- Room Volume
- Cubic footage of your grow space (L × W × H).
- Current Relative Humidity
- Measured humidity in the room right now.
- Target Relative Humidity
- Desired humidity level (veg: 60-70%, flower: 40-50%).
- Room Temperature
- Warmer air holds more moisture, affecting device sizing.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersRoom Volume = 96, Current Relative Humidity = 65, Target Relative Humidity = 50, Room Temperature = 75 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Moisture Removal/AdditionMoisture Removal/Addition1.1 = 1.1
- Calculate Device NeededDevice NeededDehumidifier = Dehumidifier
- Calculate Est. Run TimeEst. Run Time0.9 = 0.9
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